Accomplished multi-instrumentalist and high concept composer Taja Cheek has enchanted us with her musical output as L'Rain for a little while now. With 2021's Fatigue standing out as one of our favourite albums in recent years, we're delighted to spread the word about her forthcoming LP I Killed Your Dog. While the title of the record leans into morbid teenage nostalgia and Cheek's wry sense of humour, the lead single 'Pet Rock' is an innovative nod to "dad rock". Managing to pay tribute to one of the last genres of music we'd associate L'Rain with, 'Pet Rock' is a testament to Cheek's songwriting and production skills, further cementing our belief that anything she touches turns to gold. Layering surreals synths with driven guitars and heavily compressed drums, 'Pet Rock' is a euphoric psychedelic tapestry underpinned by L'Rain's distinctly effected vocals. We'll be eagerly awaiting the arrival on I Killed Your Dog (set for release on the 13th of October via Mexican Summer) and have our fingers crossed for a couple more singles in the meantime. -Holly Mullineaux